College of Natural Resources
Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences

Pregraduate Degree Forest Ecology and Management, University of Freiburg i.Br./Germany

Research/Focus Areas

Remote Sensing

Ecology

Biochemical Cycling

Precision Agriculture

Geomorphology

Biography

My primary research interest is in developing novel remote sensing tools and techniques to advance our understanding of processes that control the environment we live in and to improve the management of natural resources. I received an international education in Ecology and Natural Resource Management at the University of Freiburg i. Br./Germany and the University of Idaho. During my studies, I gained a thorough understanding of ecology, statistics, and computer programming. I also operated and used a wide variety of state-of-the art measuring tools, such as an aerial multi- and hyperspectral camera system and terrestrial laser scanner.

Facilitating the development of a strategic plan for a field research station at the University of Idaho’s McCall Field Campus, 2011-2012

Instructor, Geospatial Tools for Educators, July 12-15, 2011, University of Idaho McCall Field Campus, McCall, Idaho

Member of the "Department of Interior Strategic Sciences Working Group" that was established in response to the Deep Water Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, 2010 Presenter, Discover Engineering Day, 'Natural Hazards and Engineering Challenges for the Urban-Wildland Interface', 2010, Boise State University

Awards and Honors

2009 Outstanding graduate student, College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho